The Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant V1 is an autobiographical book written by the 18th President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant. The book is divided into two volumes and covers Grant's life from his childhood to his experiences in the American Civil War, as well as his time as President. In Volume 1, Grant writes about his early life, his time at West Point, his service in the Mexican-American War, and his civilian life before the Civil War. He also provides insights into the political climate of the time and his own views on the issues of slavery and secession. The book is considered a classic of American literature and provides a unique perspective on one of the most important periods in American history.1885. Part One of Two. The memoirs of the 18th president of the United States, who was a puzzling figure in American public life. He was a failure in his early ventures into both business and military life. In four years of commanding Union forces he climbed to the highest rank in the U.S. Army and directed the strategy that successfully concluded the Civil War in 1865. His two terms as president of the United States are considered by many historians to be the most corrupt in the country's history. Yet from accounts of Grant's contemporaries, as well as from his own memoirs, there emerges a personality of strong character and considerable dignity. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417907525.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.